21 Upcoming Theatre Shows & Concerts for Families and Kids in Singapore [2024 and 2025]

Here's a list of upcoming theatre shows, musicals, and music concerts for families and kids of all ages to enjoy together! 

*Updated: Nov 2024

Despite what is said about Singapore's art scene, there are plenty of kids friendly theatre shows, musicals and concerts happening across Singapore. We have seen plenty of family-friendly theatre festivals, Disney productions, Broadway hits and more happen regularly across the year!

Here's a list of kids' theatre shows to look out for! Bookmark this page to be updated on the latest family-friendly theatre shows in Singapore!

1. Expect 5 themed Weekends to Celebrate da:ns focus 2024 / 2025

Venue: Various venues at Esplanade
Dates: Across 5 weekends in 2024 and 2025
Admission: Free and paid programmes

da:ns focus offers an exciting year-round season of five themed weekends in 2024/25, each focusing on a particular theme or genre. The programmes, experiences and activities within each weekend will attract new audiences and deepen existing audiences’ appreciation for dance.

With programmes for families and more, here’s what you can expect from da:ns focus in the coming year!

• EveryBody (19 – 21 Apr 2024): The annual EveryBody weekend presents high quality works and experiences focusing on inclusivity, diversity and participation, where everybody and every body is invited to experience dance. 
• CAN – Connect Asia Now (4 – 6 Oct 2024): A spotlight on contemporary dance works by Asian artists, this annual gathering focuses on distinct voices and creative impulses from the region
• Out of Site (6 – 8 Dec 2024): Lean into the evolving and open nature of contemporary dance.
• Salero Flamenco (10 – 12 Jan 2025): Come embrace the passion, soul and fervour of flamenco dance performed by some of the best musicians and dancers worldwide. 
• Ballet by the Bay (21 – 23 Feb 2025): Be inspired by world-class Ballet productions and be introduced to new perspectives on this celebrated art form. 

Visit www.esplanade.com/dans to discover the latest programmes and what’s happening for families at da:ns focus 2024/2025!

2. Lenny Pearce Baby Rave Singapore Tour

Venue: +65 Singapore Night Club, Pan Pacific Hotel
Dates: 10 - 11 Jan 2024
Admission: $68 - $98

Get ready for a groundbreaking experience as Lenny Pearce brings his dynamic beats to Singapore’s very first baby rave/toddler techno event! This one-of-a-kind party is crafted especially for parents and their little ones, blending music, movement and family-friendly fun in an electrifying atmosphere.

Join in as Lenny turns up the volume on family bonding—this isn’t just a show; it’s a celebration where you and your toddlers can groove together to infectious rhythms in an immersive, playful setting. Put on your dancing shoes and make unforgettable memories with your mini dance crew!

Show timings

• Fri : 7pm (Adult only)
• Sat : 12pm, 2.30pm & 5pm

Child tickets are for 0 to 12 years old, but note that there are no diaper changing tables or infant facilities at the venue.  

3. Beauty and the Beast in Concert

Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Dates: 18 Jan 2025
Admission: $38 - $168

Join Willow Arts for a magical evening as we bring Disney’s beloved animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, to life like never before! Watch the tale as old as time unfold on the big screen, with the Oscar®-winning score performed live by the Orchestra of the Music Makers and the Voices of Singapore City Chorus, under the baton of conductor Joshua Tan.

Feel the power of eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken’s unforgettable score and the timeless songs penned by the legendary duo Menken and Howard Ashman, as they resonate through the concert hall, bringing every emotion to life.

Relive the enchanting journey of Belle, the modern-day heroine who sees beyond the Beast’s terrifying exterior to find the heart of a prince. Experience the magic as the castle’s charming, enchanted staff—like Mrs. Potts, Lumière, and Cogsworth—dance, sing, and light up the night in this extraordinary cinematic concert experience.

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a Disney classic, brought to life by the captivating power of a live orchestra.

4. SSO Organ Series: Organ Music in a Different Light!

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Date: 26 Jan 2024, 4pm
Admission: $10 per pax (Standard) | No admission for infant-in-arms | Purchase your tickets here

Discover the magic of live organ music at Victoria Concert Hall, home to Singapore’s only fully mechanical pipe organ. The SSO Organ Series: Organ Music in a Different Light! is a unique concert featuring young musicians performing a delightful repertoire of fanfares, toccatas, and a beloved local classic. Among the performers is a 10-year-old organist, joined by other talented musicians and singers who will inspire with their passion and artistry.

Perfect for families, this event offers parents a chance to spend quality time with their children while introducing them to the grandeur of the pipe organ. Witness the dedication and skill of young artistes as they bring the magnificent Klais organ to life.

Held as part of the Light to Night Festival 2025, this concert offers a rare chance to experience this iconic instrument live. Don’t miss this captivating musical experience for the whole family!

Purchase your tickets here now!

5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 6 - 9 Feb 2025
Admission: $42 - $72

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has been dazzling audiences around the globe for over seven years, faithfully bringing to the stage Eric Carle’s timeless classics. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this production of the critically acclaimed show features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the star of the show –The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  

Translated into 62 languages and having sold over 43 million books, it remains in the top ten best-selling books of all time.

6. Esplanade Presents | Huayi Candy House in the Mountain

Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio
Dates: 7 - 9 Feb 2025
Admission: $35

You’ve heard sound effects before, but have you seen how sound effects are created live during a theatre performance? That’s what a foley artist does, and Candy House in the Mountain features a foley artist! 

Let your imagination take flight through the beauty of Mandarin storytelling and captivating live music and sound effects! 

Bon Appétit Theatre brings you on an enchanting and eye-opening journey through a reimagining of beloved children’s classic Hansel and Gretel, told through an enchanting blend of storytelling with music and sound effects created live on stage. Family audiences with young children can expect a fun and unique experience that harnesses the power of language and sound to explore the emotional depths of the classic tale. Audience members also get to participate in creating sound effects during the show! 

Presented with young audiences in mind as an engaging and easy-to-follow Mandarin story, Candy House in the Mountain makes meaningful connections between the enduring themes of Hansel and Gretel and the current issues of today, creating a sense of shared understanding and empathy. 

7. The Way Back Home

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 13 - 16 Feb 2025
Admission: $42 - $72

One day a boy finds a plane in his cupboard. He flies his plane higher and higher until he runs out of petrol and lands on the moon. He is frightened, lost and alone until a passing Martian lands there too! Who is the strange alien? Can they be friends? And how will they find their Way Back Home? 

With original music and plenty of audience participation, this exciting new production for families and young children has been created by the team behind the hit shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Night Before Christmas.

8. Esplanade Presents | da:ns focus - Ballet by the Bay - ALICE (in wonderland)

Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Dates: 21 - 23 Feb 2025
Admission: $35 - $150

Full of energy and imagination, Hong Kong Ballet Artistic Director Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) is infused with excitement and fantasy. Marvel at the playful and theatrical costumes, colourful sets and beloved original score. Revisit the fantastical world of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale in the year of its 150th anniversary through this enchanting, reimagined ballet production. Come meet Alice, the Cheshire cat, the Queen of Hearts and many more magical characters in this spectacular adventure by Hong Kong’s award-winning premier ballet company.

This programme is part of da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay, a ballet lovers’ weekend of classics and neo-classical works. Be inspired by world-class productions and be introduced to new perspectives on this celebrated art form.

9. The Lion Inside

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 21 - 23 Feb 2025
Admission: $42 - $72

The Lion Inside is a heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. 

In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.

Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... And even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!

10. Dinosaur Zoo

Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
Admission: $42 - $72

Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet! Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and mostly friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages 5 years and up. 

Get up-close and personal with an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras, connecting young audiences to the real science of palaeontology.

Meet a menagerie of insects, mammals and dinosaurs that once roamed free around the world and are now in daily residence at Erth's Dinosaur Zoo^TM.

Learn how to feed and interact with Erth’s dinosaurs in a once in a lifetime interactive experience. Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to these prehistoric creatures.

11. Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience

Venue: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Art Theatre
Dates: 7 Mar 2025
Admission: $48 - $168

Experience a new Marvel Studios film concert that will take you on an epic on-screen cinematic journey, covering twenty-three films in one momentous concert, only on March 7, 2025, in Singapore! This one-of-a-kind event brings together 23 iconic films in a single, breathtaking concert experience. Revisit the origins of Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor as they discover their place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, each accompanied by their unforgettable heroic scores.

Feel the excitement as Earth’s mightiest heroes assemble for the first time, paving the way for the next wave of Avengers, including Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, and more. Even the Guardians of the Galaxy join the party, bringing their iconic mixtape to life with the live orchestra and choir.

The spectacle culminates in a revisit of the ultimate trials of the Infinity Saga. Fans—both new and old—will unite to relive every legendary moment from this defining saga, all set to a live orchestra, thrilling surprises, and an electrifying crowd.

12. Threads: The Emperor’s New Clothes Musical 

Venue: KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT
Dates: From 8 Mar 2025
Admission: $27 - $50

Step back in time into the colourful 90s – a time before smartphones and when the internet was just starting to connect the world! Threads: The Emperor’s New Clothes Musical brings a fresh, fashionable fun twist to the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale that’s perfect for kids and parents alike!

Meet Millie, a bright young fashion designer with big dreams. But there’s one problem—Arnold Wintor, the powerful editor of Emperor Magazine whose ego is as inflated as an overstuffed puffer jacket and his delusions are as grand as his magazine empire. Arnold’s used to getting his way, and after he discovers Millie’s unique fashion label, Threads, he has designs on a take-over. But Millie hatches a clever plan to show the world that even the most powerful can be brought down a peg (or two).

Will Millie’s dreams to be a world class designer come true? Will Arnold learn his lesson? Or will the emperor end up with no clothes?

13. Disney on Ice 2025

Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691
Dates: 15 - 23 Mar 2025
Admission: TBC

Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney On Ice as it returns to Singapore with Find Your Hero, a dazzling show that promises excitement for the whole family! From 15 to 23 March 2025, families can join beloved Disney characters at the Singapore Indoor Stadium as they embark on heroic journeys through some of Disney's most iconic tales.

In Find Your Hero, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy set the stage, inviting audiences on an action-packed journey that explores what it means to be a true hero.

Join Mirabel as she sets out to protect her family’s cherished Casita, learn the importance of self-discovery with Moana and the mighty demigod Maui, and dive “Under the Sea” to witness Ariel’s heartwarming adventure. Families will also be captivated by Anna, Elsa, and Olaf’s quest to protect their kingdom, witness Rapunzel's daring escape, and be charmed by Belle’s courage in taming the Beast. With themes of courage, determination, and love, each story celebrates the hero within.

Disney On Ice Preferred Customers can purchase presale tickets from 6 November, securing the best seats and saving 15% on Cat 1-4 seating. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on 27 November.

14. Wicked The Musical

Venue: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 19 Mar 2025 – 20 Apr 2025
Admission: $78 - $258

The Wizard is calling! Step into the Emerald City in 2025 as WICKED, the award-winning musical from Broadway returns to cast its magical spell at Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands once more. 

The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world decides to call one “good”, and the other one “wicked".

15. Temasek Foundation x SSO Concerts for Children: Peter, the Wolf and Friends

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Dates: 22 - 23 Mar 2025
Admission: $25 - $35

Peter, the Wolf and Friends is an anthology of three musical tales told through the animateurs and vaudeville-inspired storytellers of Really Inventive Stuff, accompanied by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Introduce your kids to classical music with the jingles and whistles of the Toy Symphony, Aesop’s timeless tale of The Tortoise and the Hare, as well as Really Inventive Stuff’s signature production of Peter and the Wolf. 

16. Phantom of the Opera

Venue: Sands Theatre
Dates: 9 May - 1 Jun 2025
Admission: $88 - $288

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed musical The Phantom Of The Opera makes a thrilling stop in Singapore in May 2025. This haunting love story stars Jonathan Roxmouth as the Phantom, with Christine played by Grace Roberts. They are joined by a strong cast of 37 performers, including Americans, South Africans, Australians, and other international performers.

The Phantom Of The Opera premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End on 9 October 1986, and made its Broadway debut at the Majestic Theatre on 26 January 1988. Since then, it has won over 70 major theatre awards and has been seen by more than 160 million people in 46 territories and 195 cities. It is widely considered one of the most spectacular productions of all time!

17. Young Children’s Concert: Lost Voice, Found Rhythm: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Ang Ku Kueh Girl 

Venue: Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO Conference Hall)
Dates: 24 May 2025
Admission: $30

Ever wonder how Ang Ku Kueh Girl, the spunky adventurer we know today, found her confident voice? She used to speak in barely a whisper until one day, fearful of judgment, her voice faded away entirely! 

Join Ang Ku Kueh Girl at the Young Children's Concert: Lost Voice, Found Rythem: A Journey of Self-Disocery with Ang Ku Kueh Girl, as she explores the enchanting world of Chinese music. Will the soulful erhu, the vibrant sheng or the deep double bass unlock her voice? Or perhaps, something else entirely awaits her. Don't miss this captivating concert about finding your own unique voice and the power of unity in a world that needs to hear you.

18. Bjorn Again - The World’s Number One ABBA Show

Venue: Sands Theatre
Dates: 4 - 5 July 2025
Admission: $69 - $200

Björn Again, the world’s Number One ABBA show, is coming to Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on 4 and 5 July 2025 for three dazzling, high-energy performances. 

This Super Trouper event will feature ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie! (A Man After Midnight) and SOS, along with iconic songs from the Mamma Mia movies. With stunning costumes, non-stop fun, and a perfect blend of nostalgia and celebration, Bjorn Again’s performance will create an electric atmosphere and promises to be an unforgettable experience. 

Be part of a sing-along, dance-along extravaganza. You will have the time of your life.

19. SWAN LAKE - State Ballet of Georgia

Venue: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 11 - 14 Sep 2025
Admission: $68 - $198

For the first time in its 175-year history, the acclaimed State Ballet of Georgia will perform in Singapore in September 2025 with a classic production of Swan Lake.

Under the bold artistic direction of Nina Ananiashvili, former prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, the company has earned international praise for its “versatile and accomplished” dancers (The New York Times). Based in Tbilisi, Georgia, at the stunning Opera and Ballet State Theatre, the State Ballet of Georgia is renowned for its lavish productions, and this performance promises to be no exception.

With a company of 70, exquisite sets and breathtaking costumes, Swan Lake will be a visual and emotional treat.

20. The Candlelight Concerts

Venue: Various Locations
Dates: Ongoing
Admission: from $35 (tickets here)

The Candlelight Concerts are a series of live, intimate concerts. Families can enjoy a host of concerts illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in Singapore, including SEA Aquarium, CHIJMES and other dreamy locations. 

*Note that the concerts have an age requirement of at least 8 years old, unless otherwise stated. 

21. Gateway Kids Club Storytelling 2024

Venue: Gateway Theatre Dance Studio
Dates: Every Sat at 10 am
Admission: Free

Gateway Kids Club is a free programme held at Gateway Theatre every Saturday. You can also join the Arts and Crafts session or Free Play activities after the storytelling session! Each month features a different theme, around which activities are focused. 

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